1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 167 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dart | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1562 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
